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AV55 DZD

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,384 mi
Last recorded144,384 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 DZD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 144,384 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 144,244 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 139,619 miles

Bonnet handle damaged

Front Both sides brake hoses slight deterioration

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both sides brake hoses slight deterioration

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2016 130,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside slight play detected at the inner tie rod

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 130,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside slight play detected at the inner tie rod

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 119,587 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,498 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,302 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,947 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre worn slight on inner and outter edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,076 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,256 miles

front pads low

nsf tyre low on inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AV55 DZD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 DZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV55 DZD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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